Finn Easton is trying to find his own story, but between epileptic blank-outs and his doomed first love, he has a hard time seeing his path. Heyborne's angsty, discontented teen guy narration perfectly expresses Finn's frustration with the universe.

April May stumbles upon a large metal sculpture one night in New York City and makes a video of it with her friend Andy. The video launches April May into fame, and a multitude of moral quandaries. Sieh's narration authentically captures April May's journey while skillfully including tweets, texts and other media.

A fledgling cartoonist, Arnold Spirit Jr., or Junior as he's known on the rez, leaves his Spokane Indian Reservation high school after throwing his 30-year-old geometry textbook at his teacher. Reading his own work with appropriate pacing and true emotion, Alexie explores major issues of belonging and leaving your community, life and death, and the value of friendship.

Jenna is broken out of prison by a rebel group she has to fight to survive as ACID's most-wanted fugitive. Unique ACID reports and recordings read by Smith and Hardingham's excellent pace combine with her authentic teen voice to highlight this exciting story.

Her parents tell her that she has just awoken from a coma after a terrible accident, but Jenna Fox doesn't remember anything about her life. Narrator Jenna Lamia brilliantly brings to life one of the most empty — literally — young women in fiction.

Jeffrey learns to live life to the fullest while getting his first girlfriend, wondering why his best friend and fellow cancer survivor is acting so weird, and trying to cope with post-treatment disabilities. Podehl captures the spirit and emotion of a middle school cancer survivor with humor and grace.

Bunny is a basketball star who switches to a prep school in hopes of getting a scholarship. Nasir is Bunny's childhood best friend, left behind, dealing with the injustice of his cousin Wallace's eviction. De Ocampo and Adkins bring nuance and personality to the struggles of Bunny and Nasir.

D Foster walks into the neighborhood where the narrator and her best friend Neeka live and opens up a whole new world to them, with Tupac's musical influence as a background. Susan Spain's narration brings the girls' intertwined stories to life as she conveys the emotional turmoil that is part of growing up.

Sunny, an Albino Nigerian-American girl, who feels she belongs nowhere discovers she belongs to an ancient world of magical people. She and her friends must use their magic to save the world from an evil that threatens to destroy it. Badaki's delivery of this story is mesmerizing.

What should have been a typical Friday night explodes into racial violence when Quinn witnesses a cop beating 16-year-old Rashad. Nobbs and Lockard's compelling narration infuses this audiobook with realistic energy and attitude.

After Theodore “Freak” Finch talks down popular Violet Markey from the school bell tower, they team up for a project wandering Indiana. Meyers' authentic teen voice captures Violet's fear and heartbreak; Heyborne voices Finch with such vibrancy it makes his descent all the more heartbreaking.

The arrival of formerly homeschooled Sage -- self-aware and unique -- forces eighteen-year-old Logan to question who he is and whom he loves. Heyborne brings to the surface the tension and angst of both teens' outbursts as Sage reveals that she is transgender.

On a whim, Auden decides to spend the summer with her father and his family. Despite her desire to remain emotionally distant from the drama that is in the house, Auden finds herself lending her stepmother a reluctant hand. Rachel Botchan brings Auden to life. It is as if Auden herself is sharing the story of her summer over a cup of coffee in a late night diner.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, hamsters, anime, and drawing cat whiskers... just a few of the obsessions of British YouTube stars, danisnotonfire and AmazingPhil. Dan and Phil take this visually amazing book and transform it into an even more amazing audiobook

After her father is taken away, Anna and the enigmatic Swallow Man try to survive as the harsh reality of World War II creeps into their lives. Corduner's deep, story-teller voice gives this tale an air of mystery and solemnity.

Georgia's love trials continue as Massimo questions her maturiosity and Dave fluctuates between “horn and hump.” In the final installment of this series, Stina Nielson escorts the listener on an angst and humor filled journey through Georgia's world.

This story immerses listeners in a world populated with fairies, trolls, and Opal Koboi -- Artemis Fowl's archenemy. Nathaniel Parker's energetic performance conveys the rollicking adventures listeners have come to expect from Artemis Fowl.

While searching for each other, Todd and Viola must try to save New World from two hostile forces, “The Ask” and “The Answer.” Dawe and Podehl's alternating narratives capture the chaos and tension of a world on the brink of war.

Elfin historian Brangwain Spurge is sent on a diplomatic mission to the goblin kingdom, and his host, goblin Archivist Werfel is thrilled about the potential to ease tensions between the elves and goblins. Gildart Jackson's voice is perfect for this biting satire as he gives life to each character in this hilarious, unique tale.

Seventeen-year-old Sticky has bounced from one foster home to another but basketball will always be his refuge. Graham's smooth narration plays up Sticky's passion and potential for the sport while also hinting at his personal demons.

Wise-cracking djinni Bartimaeus finds himself at King Solomon's court in an unexpected alliance with a female assassin who is attempting to steal the king's magic ring. Jones' fantastical narration animates a cast of larger than life creatures.

In this modern Beauty and the Beast story, hairy and oversized Dylan ends up in therapy, where he meets the smart, funny and transgender Jamie. Eiden's emotion and nuance capture each character's unique circumstances.

In a world where soul eaters roam the countryside and evil is very real, Alys finds herself drawn to the very forest where the Beast makes its home. Candace Thaxton's narration is well-paced and haunting, adding to the fairy-tale feel of the story.

When Cooper is paired with "Hot Dog Helen" for his health class project, he decides he must do something to counteract the effect on his popularity...namely starting a band to compete in his school's Battle of the Bands. Nick Podehl rocks as the smart aleck, wise-cracking, Cooper.

When a plane full of Miss Teen Dream contestants crashes on a deserted island, they must learn to find food, make shelter, and survive without bronzer. Listeners will revel in Bray's over-the-top narration and embellishments which elevate the text to a “whole new world of pretty.”

Alek and Deryn, Clanker and Darwinist, find themselves unlikely allies in this action packed second installment of Westerfeld's steampunk take on World War I. Cummings delivers an animated performance of this adventure set in the exotic Ottoman Empire.

Camelia Beauregard is a Belle, who longs to be “the favorite” until she starts to discover dark secrets surrounding the royal family and what being a Belle really means. Jones does a delightful job of differentiating characters and imbuing whimsy and intrigue into this unforgettable original story.

Seventeen year old Rini enlists the help of Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children's students in order to resurrect her teenage dead mother and save her candy-filled home world from disappearing. Michelle Dockrey delivers a stunning narration that truly brings this dark whimsical fantasy alive.

Time travel and America's founding fathers get a hilarious skewering as seventh-grader Ike Saturday vows to save America. Podehl, Parks and Ezzo perform this caper with youthful humor and lively snark, appealing to young teens who relish broad comedy.

Dit and Emma create a powerful friendship that transcends racial lines in the American South during a time of strife and upheaval. Kirby Heyborne's lilting southern accent brings to life this tender coming of age story.

When her reunion with Jaimy goes awry due to a misunderstanding, Jacky is pressed into service on the Wolverine. Katherine Kellgren captures the wonder of the Cheapside orphan who has journeyed to America and back, and undertakes new feats with daring, recklessness and courage.

Ruby Oliver reflects on the disastrous events of her sophomore year by looking back through the "Boy Book," which she created with the help of her former friends. Kirsten Potter's narration captures the humor and drama of Ruby's high school misadventures.

This memoir chronicles the survival of one of the youngest children on Schindler's list through his adult life in America. Danny Burstein's understated yet powerful narration connects contemporary listeners to the horrific events of WWII and its aftermath.

Annabelle doesn't like surprises OR change, but as she starts her first year of middle school she must cope with both. Ellen Grafton creates an authentic voice for Annabelle moving from childhood into adolescence, with all the dilemmas, wit, moodiness and confusion of that age.

For Bruiser, getting close to people can be more painful than anyone knows, so his relationship with Bronte and her dysfunctional family could be deadly. Four talented narrators lend their voices to this intense story.

At 14, Brent Runyon set himself on fire; this is the true story of his emotional and physical recovery from that darkness. The pain, joy and fear of Brent's ordeal are flawless in Christopher Evan Welch's narration.

Simon Snow, the Chosen One, is supposed to be saving the world, but is instead aimlessly leaking magic and obsessing over his possibly murderous roommate, Baz. Morton captures the nuances of each character's speech with superb timing that accentuates this book's laugh aloud humor and tender pathos.

A year in the life of Carter begins with a party, and ends with him realizing where his true interests and talents lie in this hilarious picture of a 14-year-old boy's life. Nick Podehl reads Carter with the perfect blend of humor, irony, and innocence, while narrating a true-to-life glimpse into the mind of a teenage boy.

Finnikin was only a child when the royal family of Lumatere was brutally murdered, and an imposter seized the throne. Now on the cusp of manhood, he is compelled to join forces with the mysterious Evanjalin who claims that her dark dreams will break the curse that exiled half their kingdom. This engaging epic fantasy is enhanced by Jeffrey Cummings' pacing and captivating voice.

Brie died of a broken heart -- literally. Now in the afterlife, she learns what love and friendship are really about with the help of irreverent Patrick and malevolent Larkin. With humor and song, Jackson takes readers along on Brie's emotional rollercoaster ride of a journey.

Charlie Joe hates reading, but must get creative to avoid it when he's assigned a major research paper. Channeling a frenetic middle schooler, Andrews perfectly captures the inner workings of Charlie Joe's devious mind.

Zélie Adebola is the only one who can restore magic to Orïsha, by her side her brother and the princess of Orïsha, while the King of Orïsha and the Price are determined to stop her. Bahni Turpin does it again, giving each of the three main characters their own voice, and brings to life a new and amazing world.

Briony believes she is a witch who killed her step-mother and caused her sister's injuries until a beautiful young man arrives in the swamp determined to discover the truth. Duerden's other worldly interpretation immerses the listener in the mysterious swampsea.

Kyra is being forced to marry her sixty-year-old uncle who is an elder in their religious group "The Chosen Ones." As Kyra grapples with her emerging independence, she encounters dangerous and life-threatening situations. Jenna Lamia brings the perfect tone and emotions to thirteen-year-old Kyra and enables the listeners to hear her sadness, anger, and love for her family.